In a major shake-up ahead of the NBA trade deadline, the San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls have reportedly finalized a three-team trade that will send De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs and Zach LaVine to the Kings, according to ESPN.
Trade Details:
- San Antonio Spurs receive:
- De’Aaron Fox (from Kings)
- Jordan McLaughlin (from Kings)
- Sacramento Kings receive:
- Zach LaVine (from Bulls)
- Sidy Cissoko (from Spurs)
- Three first-round picks (2025, 2027, 2031)
- Three second-round picks (2025, two in 2028)
- Chicago Bulls receive:
- Kevin Huerter (from Kings)
- Zach Collins (from Spurs)
- Tre Jones (from Spurs)
- 2025 draft pick (returning from Spurs)
Player Profiles:
- De’Aaron Fox, 27, has been a standout for the Kings, averaging 25.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.5 steals over 45 games this season. Fox earned his first All-Star nod during the 2022-23 season and was named the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year that same year.
- Zach LaVine, 29, is averaging 24.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists this season. LaVine missed the Bulls’ 127-119 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday due to personal reasons. In Sacramento, LaVine will reunite with former teammate DeMar DeRozan, with whom he played for three seasons in Chicago.
Impact on Teams:
The Spurs, looking to build around rising star Victor Wembanyama, now add an elite guard in Fox, who brings speed, scoring, and leadership to their young roster. Meanwhile, the Kings are doubling down on offensive firepower with LaVine, aiming to solidify their playoff contention in the Western Conference.
The Bulls, on the other hand, are clearly leaning into a rebuild, acquiring young talent and draft capital to reshape their roster for the future.